Africa: Delay to Intellectual Property Plan
A blueprint for a pan-African organisation that would promote cooperation on intellectual property issues was sent back to the drawing board this week, dashing hopes that it could be signed off by presidents in January. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:11:26 GMT
Africa: Homeless World Cup - More Than Football
While the action has been fast and furious among the 56 teams competing in the 2008 Homeless World Cup -- a football tournament in which homeless and marginalised people from around the world represent their respective nations -- the problems associated with homelessness are never too far away. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:52:19 GMT
Measles Deaths Worldwide Fall by 74 Percent
Health officials say aggressive efforts to vaccinate young children is reason; experts say biggest decline occurred in Eastern Mediterranean region Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:24:21 +0200
Zimbabwe Health Activists Welcome Cholera Emergency Declaration
Chairman Douglas Gwatidzo of the Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights welcomed the decision by Health Minister Parirenyatwa but said it was late in coming Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:02:25 +0200
In a Ghanaian 'Witch's' Village, Women Live as Exiles
In northern Ghana, some women, accused of hurting others through witchcraft, are exiled and come to live together in so-called witches camps Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:15:19 +0200
WFP Steps Up Assistance to DRC's Orientale Province
Civilians in province caught up in conflict involving Uganda rebel Lord's Resistance Army, a separate conflict from events happening in North Kivu Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:05:32 +0200
Zimbabwe Central Bank Promises Elimination Of Cash Withdrawal Limits
Harare banks were thronged Thursday as a new cash regimen letting individuals withdraw up to Z$100 million a week took effect and a new banknote for Z$100 million was issued Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:29:51 +0200
Ban underscores urgent need to address humanitarian needs in Zimbabwe
The United Nations and its relief partners must respond quickly to address the humanitarian needs of Zimbabweans and prevent the cholera epidemic from spreading, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today in a telephone conversation with South African President Kgalama Motlanthe. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST
Gunmen launch yet another attack on aid workers in Darfur, UN reports
Two gunmen equipped with AK-47 assault rifles and a hand grenade stopped a humanitarian convoy in Sudan's war-ravaged Darfur region today, beat up the aid workers and stole money in the latest of a long series of such assaults that are impeding relief operations, the United Nations reported. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST
Nearly 2 million people have registered to vote, says UN mission in Côte d'Ivoire
The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) announced today that almost 2 million people have been identified and registered to vote ahead of long-delayed elections, a key element in resolving a political crisis that in 2002 divided the West African country into a rebel-held north and Government-controlled south. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST
DR Congo: UN peacekeepers to press' rebels to leave eastern town
United Nations peacekeepers in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) intend to press fighters from the DRC-based Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), a mainly Hutu rebel group, to leave a town they recently entered near the Ugandan border. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST
Ban calls on Burundi's Government, rebels to quickly complete peace accord
Burundi's Government and the rebel group Palipehutu-FNL must now summon the political will and courage to overcome outstanding issues and successfully conclude the peace process they agreed to two years ago, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST
Ghana: Voters Head for Polls in Tight Race
Ghanaians head to the polls Sunday to vote in what in what could be prove to be tightly-contested presidential and parliamentary elections. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:35:00 GMT
Zimbabwe: Kenya's Prime Minister Calls On African Leaders to Oust Mugabe
In the strongest indication yet that African leaders are finally turning their backs on Robert Mugabe and his murderous regime, Kenya's Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Thursday said it was time for African governments to oust the ageing dictator. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:29:06 GMT
Ghana: Critical Issues in 7 December Elections
As closely-fought electoral campaigns close before the anticipated presidential and legislative 7 December elections, observers say Ghanaians have enjoyed a rare chance to focus on critical issues. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:37:50 GMT
Nigeria: Jos Displaced Grapple With Shortages
Water, medicine and food supplies are running low for an estimated 10,000 people displaced by violence in Jos, northern Nigeria, following three days of violent clashes. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:37:47 GMT
South Africa: Tutu, De Klerk Call for Arms Deal Probe
South African Nobel Peace laureates Desmond Tutu and F. W. de Klerk have called on President Kgalema Motlanthe to appoint a judicial commission of inquiry into the country’s controversial arms deals. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:07:03 GMT
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